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Cleaning the bathroom was, and probably still is, the least favorite of my least favorite things to do: chores. I remember wanting so badly to grow up because I was tired of being treated like a kid. Well, that backfired because it meant I was tasked with more responsibility — way to fix me, Mommy! […]

In my first Let’s Be Honest post, I shared about my struggle with anxiety. Today’s post will be full of complete honesty as well, but a bit more light-hearted. Today I’m spilling my guts about house cleaning. Yep. House cleaning. Or, really, the lack thereof that exists in my house. Here’s my confession for today: I am […]

Pre-baby, my husband sometimes traveled with work to what I felt like were remote places. While blessed to be able to go with him, I yearned for a sense of home in those hotel rooms or corporate apartments. So I’d pack my own pillow, bottles of bubble bath, a framed wedding photograph, and the crock pot, […]

“Just don’t worry about the mess! You can get to it later.” No, just no. I can’t. Some of us moms have the dilemma of being clean freaks, and we can’t stand the mess. I don’t think it’s my job as a stay-at-home mom to keep my home clean, and I’m skipping over the obvious […]

First, a confession: when it comes to the two extremes of minimalism and hoarding, I tilt strongly towards hoarding. I have a hard time throwing things away and can justify holding on to just about anything if you give me enough time. Enter having a baby. Suddenly, our house was not just crowded with our […]

Note: This post is sponsored by CottageCare. I was given a complimentary house cleaning by CottageCare; however, all opinions are 100% my own. I’ve never had my house cleaned by someone else… until today. It was definitely a first time experience and I am grateful to CottageCare for making it so pleasant. I admit that when […]

Growing up, my mom did it all. She stayed at home with three kids, made three meals a day, kept the house in running order and even found time for “small” side projects … like wallpapering the kitchen or making a flower girl dress by hand. For some reason, I feel so much less effective […]